Martin Wegener

Martin Wegener is a Professor at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), leading the APH research group within the Department of Physics. His work focuses on advanced 3D printing technologies, metamaterials, and laser-based fabrication methods. Notably, his research group has developed compact 3D laser nanoprinters and explored applications in nanotechnology, photonics, and biomedical engineering.

His research interests include multi-photon lithography, nonlocal metamaterials, and the integration of machine learning for in-situ process control. Recent advancements involve parallelized 3D printing techniques and the use of deep learning for optical tomographic reconstruction during printing. Wegener’s contributions span from fundamental material science to applied technologies like semiconductor fabrication and pathogen detection systems.

Publications highlight innovations such as roton-like dispersion engineering in metamaterials, high-strength carbon nanolattices, and metasurface-based microcavities. His work bridges physics, materials science, and engineering, with a focus on pushing the boundaries of additive manufacturing and optical systems.